Finding the Third Proportional to 183,532 and 406,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,532 and 406,370 is: 899,769.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,532 : 406,370 = 406,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,532/406,370 = 406,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,532x = 406,370 × 406,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,532x = 165,136,576,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,136,576,900/183,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,769.94
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